What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Production Los Angeles, CA Engineering position at K2 Space?
The Role
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for the successful manufacturing operations at K2 Space. You will ensure the strategic operational execution of all hardware production, and oversee the Integration and Test, Production, and Supply Chain organizations who are responsible for the timely delivery of complete satellite buses and associated subsystems.
In your first 6 months, you will establish and configure company-wide product life cycle management software and factory materials resource planning software, as well as define best practices and company standards for manufacturing planning and production operations. In your first year, you will build out our production facilities, manage multi-million dollar contracts on capital equipment and facilities improvements, organize training opportunities, and implement new and novel production technologies. Within your first two years, you will lead the manufacturing teams from low to full rate production, whilst delivering integrated satellite buses and sub-systems in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Scale satellite manufacturing from the initial satellite builds through to constellation-class manufacturing lines
- Develop production manufacturing planning and build operational best practices from the ground up, from basic requirements to acceptance-tested, flight-ready hardware
- Oversee recruitment, hiring, and training of production and manufacturing engineering employees, including technical mentorship and company-wide safety skills training
- Create and manage build schedules, resource planning, performance and cost metrics, and establish plans for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with senior engineering leadership to ensure that designs are manufacturable throughout the design and build process, and delivered to specification
- Drive the integration and test of the spacecraft from subassembly integration all the way through to fully integrated spacecraft testing
- Build and manage sourcing and supply chain teams that are responsible for supplier relationships and quality, and provide detailed cost breakdowns for proposals
- Collaborate with design engineers, leaders, technicians and external customers to develop satellite product plans
- Champion positive and safety-focused workplace culture and production facilities
Qualifications
Nice to Have
Compensation and Benefits :
If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!
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Salary : $150,000 - $215,000
